BookCon is an annual celebration for book lovers that brings together fans of all ages and their favorite authors. Ten-year-old book reviewer Elle Cohen offers a glimpse of the young adult and middle grade authors at this year’s show, including insights from popular authors Julie Murphy, Evangeline Lilly, and R.J. Palacio. […]
The stories we are exposed to shape our understanding of the world, our interpretation of the past, and our view of the possibilities ahead. Good stories illuminate the essence of what it means to be human. They hold the power to inspire, empower, and enlighten readers. Cultivating a collective library of stories with an authentic portrayal of diverse characters is essential and, ultimately, the responsibility of all who create, curate, and consume those stories. […]
Circe Olson Woessner, director of the Museum of the American Military Family & Learning Center, collected and curated quotes from military spouse writers for a new exhibit, “Together We Serve,” about twenty-first-century military families. Creating the exhibit, Circe worked with authors, bloggers, and publishers to find meaningful words about the good, bad, and in-between of military life. […]
